Puberty Plus

We’re so excited to see the lovely Georgia and Hannah of run the first Puberty Plus program in Port Pirie!

We loved having these two in our practitioner training program earlier this year, they were both so engaged and had wonderful insights to share over the course of the training. It was also extra special having Georgia at the training as we previously hosted her at for her 4th year OT clinical placement!!

If you’re interested in the Port Pirie program, make sure to contact Thrive directly.

Thinking about joining our upcoming Professional Development training days?
Read what others have said about the courses and see what work we are doing in the puberty space!
Still time to get involved via the link in our bio

Looking to know more about our upcoming Professional Development opportunities for Puberty Plus?
See details below or go to our website at pubertyplus.com.au
Applications are currently open for our October training dates!

Our 'Introduction to Puberty' and 'Puberty Plus Practitioner Program' are set for the October school holidays! If you are an Occupational Therapist, Allied Health Professional or know someone who is, click below for everything you need to know:
https://bloom-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/intro-to-puberty
https://bloom-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/PPpractitioner-program-EOI-sign-up

Are you an Occupational Therapist or Allied Health Professional keen to expand on your knowledge to support your clients during their puberty years, or add the puberty education programs as a service to you clinic?
Our upcoming professional development opportunities are confirmed for the October school holidays:
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆
https://bloom-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/intro-to-puberty
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
https://bloom-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/PPpractitioner-program-EOI-sign-up
For more information or to apply, click the links above.
For any enquiries, please contact us at [email protected] or (08) 7228 0248.

Presenting at the OT Exchange 2024 in Perth ✅
Sarah and Kate (supported by Sam) had the opportunity to present on the importance on puberty education in the field of OT, something we are very passionate about and will continue to spread the word on. PS we promise there were people in the seats behind Sarah and Kate and (slide 2) during the presentation 🤪

Calling all OTs in Australia to help with the University of Adelaide's study on the role of OT in Puberty. Please consider lending your time to this research.
(Disclaimer: Not applicable to any current or former Bloom Wellbeing employees)

Our Puberty Plus training days are getting closer! We are so excited to meet all those who have already signed up/applied and talk all things puberty.
There is still time to be apart of these professional development opportunities. For more info, see the links below or contact us at [email protected]
Introduction to Puberty
https://bloom-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/intro-to-puberty
Practitioner Program
https://bloom-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/PPpractitioner-program-EOI-sign-up

Do you have thoughts on the physical, social and financial impacts of menstruation and whether period poverty rates have risen since 2021?

Take a few minutes to share them in the Bloody Big Survey, by

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We've been saying this for years!

This is part of the reason we recommend our program for young people aged 8 to 12 years old. Getting information and education to these kiddos before these changes start occurring can make a big difference to the way they manage and accept the puberty transition.

Discussions need to start so much earlier than they currently do!

With kids getting their periods as young as eight, do we need to talk about menstruation in schools sooner? Managing menstruation in public can be challenging at the best of times, but imagine being eight years old and having to deal with your period at school. Here's how teachers can make it easier.

Are you an Occupational Therapist or Allied Health Professional keen to expand on your knowledge to support your clients during their puberty years, or add the puberty education program as a service to you clinic?

In the newly revised format, we have two professional development opportunities coming up in the April school holidays:
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆
https://bloom-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/intro-to-puberty

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
https://bloom-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/PPpractitioner-program-EOI-sign-up

For more information or to apply, click the links above or click the link in our Instagram bio.
For any enquiries, please contact us at [email protected] or (08) 7228 0248.

Our Puberty Plus registered Practitioner Jenny from Bidgeekids Occupational Therapy is going to be running a Well Girls group program in term 2. If you are in the Wagga Wagga area, make sure to contact Jenny!

Our friends at Novita have a Well Girls program starting in Modbury North next week!!

They've let us know there's still a couple of places available to join - so please contact them on (08) 8256 3370 if you'd like your daughter to take part!

Amazing news for our eastern and northern suburbs friends! Our good friends at in Modbury North will be a running Well Girls program in 2024!

Day and time: Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 5pm
Location: Novita Modbury – 430, Montague road, Modbury North
Starting day: Feb 7th 2024 (for 10 weeks)
Cost: $1,303.94 (this includes initial screening (1 hour 1:1 with an OT), weekly group, clinical notes, take-home booklet, take-home goodies made in sessions (such as bath salts, period kits, rainbow rice etc).

Who is it for?: Girls aged 8-16 with a dual diagnosis of autism as well as intellectual disability or cognitive delay. Pre-menstruation is ideal (but not required) so that girls have an increased understanding of what to expect when they begin menstruating.

If you are interested in taking part of the program, please contact the Novita team at the Modbury Therapy office and ask for Luciana via email or phone: [email protected] | 08 8256 3370

Being Boys is our puberty education program for boys with autism, aged 8 to 12 and it is on in term 1!
Suitable for boys who are nearing, or are in the early puberty years and want help to navigate the tricky changes that their bodies are exhibiting.
Send us a DM, email [email protected] or call us on (08) 7228 0248 to enquire.

Bring on 2024, we are back in the clinic today and can't wait for the year ahead!

We wish all of our clients, families and community a very happy and safe new year.

Another year providing young people and fellow Occupational Therapists around the country with puberty education tools and programs. Something we are very passionate about so it is always important to look back at how far we have come, as well as where we still want to go. Plenty in store for 2024 so keep an eye on our socials to come along for the journey.

Merry Christmas to all that celebrate! We hope you all have a wonderful day

Is your teenage or young adult 'Well Girl' interested in playing netball?

Maybe she tried netball when she was younger but couldn't find a team able to support her appropriately? Or maybe she's never had the opportunity or confidence to play in the past and would love to have a go? Or maybe she's been playing in a local junior comp and is looking for a new challenge?

Then C6 netball might be the answer.

Bloom Wellbeing - the creators of the Puberty Plus and Well Girls programs - are pleased to announce that we are one of the team sponsors for the Metro Jets Netball Club's new C6 team - launching in 2024. The C6 division is part of the Adelaide Metropolitan Netball Division (AMND). It’s a netball competition for females aged 14 years or over with a disability or integration challenge.
Matches are played Saturdays 12.45pm to 1.45pm from May to September at Netball SA stadium, Mile End.

are a local Adelaide Premier League club, committed to diversity and inclusion. With the new team coaching and support personnel consisting of several Occupational Therapists and Developmental Educators, they are able to support new players to learn the game and realise their potential. This is a great opportunity to start or further a netball dream!

Email [email protected] for more information!

Amazing news for our eastern and northern suburbs friends! Our good friends at in Modbury North will be a running Well Girls program in 2024!

Day and time: Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 5pm
Location: Novita Modbury – 430, Montague road, Modbury North
Starting day: Feb 7th 2024 (for 10 weeks)
Cost: $1,303.94 (this includes initial screening (1 hour 1:1 with an OT), weekly group, clinical notes, take-home booklet, take-home goodies made in sessions (such as bath salts, period kits, rainbow rice etc).

Who is it for?: Girls aged 8-16 with a dual diagnosis of autism as well as intellectual disability or cognitive delay. Pre-menstruation is ideal (but not required) so that girls have an increased understanding of what to expect when they begin menstruating.

If you are interested in taking part of the program, please contact the Novita team at the Modbury Therapy office and ask for Luciana via email or phone: [email protected] | 08 8256 3370

Amazing news for our eastern and northern suburbs friends! Our good friends Novita will be a running a Well Girls program in Modbury in 2024!

Day and time: Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 5pm
Location: Novita Modbury – 430, Montague road, Modbury North
Starting day: Feb 7th 2024 (for 10 weeks)
Cost: $1,303.94 (this includes initial screening (1 hour 1:1 with an OT), weekly group, clinical notes, take-home booklet, take-home goodies made in sessions (such as bath salts, period kits, rainbow rice etc).

Who is it for?: Girls aged 8-16 with a dual diagnosis of autism as well as intellectual disability or cognitive delay. Pre-menstruation is ideal (but not required) so that girls have an increased understanding of what to expect when they begin menstruating.

If you are interested in taking part of the program, please contact the Novita team at the Modbury Therapy office and ask for Luciana via email or phone: [email protected] | 08 8256 3370

Another fun day at the .aus expo, meeting lots of amazing people and providers!

Bloom Wellbeing is seeking Occupational Therapists to join our team in early 2024.
 
We are open to applications from new graduates or early career OTs.
 
Please send us a copy of your resume, a cover letter, and a statement (written or video) addressing the following questions:
 
1) Bloom Wellbeing lists the following as its primary values:
Creativity, Compassion, Acceptance, Supportiveness,
Connection and Fun.
Please explain how you embody these values, and how you would demonstrate them as a team member and as an OT.
 
2) What are your own top three personal values, and how do these influence your role as an Occupational Therapist and as a team member.
 
3) What draws you to work in the field of paediatric Occupational Therapy, and which particular area of paediatrics interests you professionally
 
4) Why do you specifically want to work for Bloom Wellbeing?
 
Applications should be emailed to [email protected]
with “Occupational Therapist application” as the header.
 
Applications close: 9am - Monday 30th October.
 
For more information, or to obtain a copy of the job description, please send an email to [email protected]

Anyone keen to join the Bloom Crew? We're looking for new Occupational Therapists to join our team in the New Year.

Check out the post below for details.

Who wants to join our team??

Bloom Wellbeing is looking to expand our team of amazing Occupational Therapists early in 2024.

If you think you, or someone you know, would be a great fit for the Bloom Crew, please check out the job advert below, and contact us for more details.

Amazing news for our northern suburbs friends! Life Skills Hub at Elizabeth Vale will be running a Being Boys program on Monday afternoons in term 4.

We've been big fans of Life Skills Hub for years - we love what they do, and the innovative approach they have to supporting the young people in their community. They share similar values and ethos to us, and we're so excited that they're now officially part of the Puberty Plus family!

🚨 NEW GROUP ALERT🚨

Being Boys Program 👇
Puberty education for children aged 8-12 years of age 🙌

Developed by Bloom Wellbeing, this program is part of their 'Puberty Plus Program.’ Being Boys focusses on a range of topics relevant to boys who are nearing, or are in the early puberty years.

This program consists of the following themes and topics:

Week 1: Getting to know yourself
Week 2: Your body
Week 3: Keeping it clean - All about hygiene
Week 4: Big feelings
Week 5: The people around you
Week 6: Friends and peer pressure
Week 7: Gender stereotypes
Week 8: Being more confident
Week 9: Farewell

For more information, contact our admin team at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 8180 0761

THREE WEEKS until our next Puberty Plus Practitioner Program and their is still time to join!
For more information and to apply, click below:
https://bloom-wellbeing.mykajabi.com/PPpractitioner-program-EOI-sign-up

Is your kiddo devastated by the Matildas’ semi-final loss?
Here’s how to help them through it.

Current feels. Not our night, and all credit to the Lionesses. But, can I just say how incredibly proud of the Mighty this whole country is. The legacy this team will leave behind is going to be so much more than World Cup gold. It’s going to be a generation of girls who can now see themselves on the greatest sporting stage there is. It’s a sense of excitement about the state and possibilities of women’s sport locally and globally. I know it must hurt like nothing else right now, but the Matildas’ 2023 World Cup fight is a watershed moment for women and sport. And for that we celebrate and salute you. 💚💛💔 😊🇦🇺❤️⚽️

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